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Zoning & land use in Texas local government

What Texas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about zoning & land use — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.

7,221 Texas meetings since 2024 covered zoning & land use. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.

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Lampasas, Texas · Thu Aug 6, 2026 · Planning & Zoning

P&Z to consider rezoning and plat for Triple H Subdivision

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a request to rezone 2.99+/- acres at 1516 Naruna Road. The proposal seeks to change the zoning from Single Family Residential-10 (SF-10) to Single Family Attached (SFA) with a Planned Development (PD) overlay.

Mineral Wells, Texas · Mon Aug 3, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission Meetings

Planning and Zoning Commission to hold hearings on two land plat requests

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two specific land subdivision and replatting requests. The body will also consider approving the minutes from the July 6, 2026, meeting.

Edinburg, TX · Wed Jul 29, 2026 · Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board to consider carport variance requests for two East Hillview Street properties

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests from AIMZ Development, LLC. Both requests seek to allow carport overhangs to encroach into side yard setbacks and front yard utility easements.

Palmhurst, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Council

Palmhurst City Council to consider updates to city fee schedules

The City Council will discuss updating fee rate schedules for building permits and fire-related fees. The body will also consider authorizations for several grant applications and an amendment to business operating regulations.

Freeport, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission

Freeport Planning and Zoning Commission to consider two property replats

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss and take possible action on two replat requests. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the June 23, 2026 meeting.

McKinney, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission to consider rezoning and site plan exception for two properties

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings to act on a rezoning request and a design exception for a multi-family development. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings.

League City, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Council

League City Council to order General Election for November 3, 2026

The City Council will consider ordering a general election for Mayor and four Council positions. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts, grant applications, and updates to mobile food vendor regulations.

Keller, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Keller P&Z to hear SUP request and UDC amendments

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a public hearing for a Specific Use Permit for a detached garage and amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding Town Center Medical Overlay uses.

Jonestown, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Council Committee Meetings

Jonestown Council Committees to discuss budget and development proposals

This meeting is for review and discussion only; no official action will be taken. The body will discuss the FY26-27 proposed budget, a general election order, and various land use and public safety matters.

Denison, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Planning & Zoning to consider rezoning and conditional use permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss a preliminary plat for the Cross Woodlawn Addition and a rezoning request for land on FM 1417. The body will also hold public hearings for two conditional use permits regarding a live music venue and a warehouse/office.

Alvin, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Arcosa Alvin plat and setback ordinance

The City Planning Commission will review a final plat for a 58.583-acre tract and a specific residential variance request. The body will also consider an ordinance to establish a formal process for requesting setback variances.

Midland, TX · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Westridge Village Site Plan Review

Review of proposed site plan for 0.865-acre tract on Thomason Drive

The Westridge Village Site Plan Review Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a site plan for a 0.865-acre tract of land. The proposal was submitted by Maverick Engineering on behalf of Wheelhouse Development.

Corpus Christi, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Council

Council to vote on police budget, zoning changes, and special election ordinance

The Corpus Christi City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a police district budget of $11,189,046, several zoning rezoning ordinances, water and wastewater rate updates, and grant appropriations. It will also hold public hearings on HUD funding and a special election ordinance that could continue…

Waco, TX · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07/28 Plan Commission Meeting - Business Session

Plan Commission will consider multiple voluntary annexations totaling over 600 acres

The Waco Plan Commission will discuss a draft Form-Based Code for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area and hold public hearings on several voluntary annexation requests that would add more than 600 acres to the city. It will also review a series of zoning applications, a special permit for a short‑term rental, and…

Waco, TX · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · 07/28 Plan Commission Meeting - Work Session

Plan Commission will consider multiple voluntary annexations totaling over 600 acres

The Waco Plan Commission will hold a work session that includes a council member visit and a presentation of the Form-Based Code adoption draft for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area. In the business session, the commission will hold public hearings on four voluntary annexation requests covering more than 600…

DeSoto, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

DeSoto considers zoning changes for PD-109 and 1213 Hanna Circle

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Map. These include updating permitted uses for a planned development and granting a specific use permit for a residential property.

Montgomery County, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider flagpole variance and construction contracts

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request to allow a 150-foot flagpole at 20025 Eva Street and will consider awarding construction contracts for roadway improvements and utility projects. A previously scheduled public hearing on a wireless tower at 14765 Liberty Street has been canceled.

Lubbock, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · City Council

City Council to set Centerpointe PID assessment rate

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the 2026 assessment rate for property owners in the Centerpointe Public Improvement District. The proposed rate is $0.17 per $100 of valuation, with an estimated total cost of $168,534 over five years.

Burleson, Texas · Tue Jul 28, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Public hearing on rezoning 32 acres to multifamily at 9028 CR 1019

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a request to rezone approximately 32.3 acres at 9028 CR 1019 from Agricultural and Planned Development to Multifamily (MF2), and another on proposed amendments to zoning definitions and districts in the city code. They may take action on both…

Elgin, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Elgin P&Z considers three new subdivisions

The Elgin Planning & Zoning Commission will consider three new subdivision projects, including a replat and two preliminary plats, during its meeting on July 27, 2026. The agenda also includes approval of the June 22, 2026 meeting minutes.

Decatur, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · City Council

Decatur City Council to discuss FY 2026/27 budget and property tax rates

The City Council will discuss the proposed budget and property tax rates for fiscal year 2026/27. The body will also consider updating public works inspection fees and approving a hardware contract for fire station alerting systems.

Dickinson, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Board of Adjustment

Board to consider size variance for accessory dwelling unit at 1001 Avenue L

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and consider a request to increase the maximum size of an accessory dwelling unit from 600 to 850 square feet. The board will also receive training on its functions, authority, and responsibilities.

La Porte, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · City Council

La Porte City Council to consider $850,000 incentive for Pfeiffer & Son, Ltd.

The City Council will discuss economic development incentives and several infrastructure projects. The body will also hold public hearings regarding a pet care use permit and truck route amendments.

New Braunfels, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · City Council

City Council to consider three rezoning requests and bond issuances

The City Council will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests and discuss the issuance of Certificates of Obligations. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2019 Bond Project for the Police Department Headquarters.

Snyder, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Board of Adjustments

Board appoints new chairman, vice‑chairman and reviews a variance request

The Snyder Zoning Board of Adjustments will approve the minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting. It will appoint a chairman and a vice‑chairman for the upcoming term. The board will consider a variance request submitted by Corey Chester (case V‑646).

El Paso, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on July 27, 2026 was cancelled

The Zoning Board of Adjustment scheduled a public hearing for July 27, 2026 at the Thorman Conference Room, 801 Texas Ave, Basement. The agenda indicates the meeting was cancelled and no items were considered. No decisions or discussions took place.

Erath County, Texas · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · Commissioner Court

Erath County Court to consider jail health services and road projects

The Commissioner's Court will discuss several service agreements, including inmate health services and alarm monitoring. The body will also consider land development approvals and a vehicle buy-back agreement for Precinct 1.

McAllen, TX · Mon Jul 27, 2026 · City Commission

City Commission to consider multiple rezonings and public safety contracts

The McAllen City Commission will hold a public hearing on routine rezonings and a conditional use permit for a bar, followed by a consent agenda that includes awarding contracts for fire radios, a computer-aided dispatch system, and a new storage building at the Heritage Center.

Venus, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission

Venus P&Z to consider zoning 155 acres to Agricultural

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a public hearing to zone 155.111 acres to the Agricultural District at 202 E Highway 67. The body will then discuss and vote on the recommendation to approve the zoning.

Palmhurst, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning Zoning Commission

Commission to consider variance for P-Garza Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review minutes from previous hearings. The body will also consider a preliminary and final plat approval and a variance request for the P-Garza Subdivision.

River Oaks, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Municipal Court

Court will consider several zoning ordinance violations under CE 709.

The River Oaks Municipal Court will hold a preliminary hearing on 87 cases involving 60 individuals. The docket includes traffic citations, license violations, and multiple zoning ordinance citations. Judges will adjudicate each case according to the listed violations.

Abilene, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · City Council

City Council to vote on special election for firefighter collective bargaining

The Abilene City Council will consider a special election on November 3, 2026, to vote on collective bargaining for the Abilene Fire Department and amendments to the city charter regarding impasse. The council will also discuss airport terminal expansion projects and approve various zoning changes and contracts.

North Richland Hills, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board will hear a variance request for 6704 Nob Hill Court property

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Dennis Rogers for the property at 6704 Nob Hill Court. The request seeks a variance from Section 118-313 of the city zoning ordinance concerning lot and area requirements and the front building line. The board will also approve the…

La Porte, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Zoning Board of Adjustment

Board to hold public hearing on Special Exception for shed at 1327 Browning Lane

The La Porte Zoning Board of Adjustment will first approve the minutes from its April 23, 2026 meeting. It will then conduct a public hearing on Special Exception #SE-2026-0004, a request by Sharon Jones for Ellie James LLC to replace a detached metal storage shed on a 0.444‑acre parcel at 1327 Browning Lane in the…

West University Place, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA to decide on a special exception for CityRise Church parking lot

The West University Place Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings and make decisions on two applications. Item 2 is a special exception request by CityRise Church West U Baptist to add a parking lot as an accessory use at 3831 Amherst Street. Item 3 is a variance request to temporarily allow two dwelling…

San Benito, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Board

Board to consider bar and grill permit at 1820 West Business 77

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a bar and grill. The board will also consider an amended final plat for the Stenger Subdivision and appoint commission leadership.

Bedford, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning & Zoning Commission

Bedford P&Z to hold public hearing on landscaping and tree preservation rules

The Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider recommending revisions to the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed changes affect screening requirements, landscaping requirements, and tree preservation.

Tyler County, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · TIRZ #4 Meeting

Board will discuss TIRZ #4 five‑year forecast, budget priorities, and amended finance plan

The board will consider approval of minutes from the May 28, 2026 meeting. They will discuss the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #4 five‑year forecast and budget priorities. A presentation of an amended Project & Finance Plan will be given. Additional updates on downtown projects and the board liaison will be provided.

Edinburg, TX · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Edinburg Planning and Zoning Commission to hold six public hearings on rezoning and signs

The commission will consider several rezoning requests and comprehensive plan amendments. The body will also review sign variances and subdivision plat approvals for various city locations.

New Braunfels, Texas · Thu Jul 23, 2026 · Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End

Board considers Project and Finance Plan for Reinvestment Zone No. 5

The Reinvestment Zone No. 5 - West End board will discuss outstanding questions from a previous meeting. The board may recommend a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone and a Project and Finance Plan draft to the City Council for adoption.